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Writing

Essays, book notes, and research on compassion, education, well-being, and care.

  • The Power of Authentic Questions

    The Power of Authentic Questions

    4 min read

    An authentic question is one in which the asker genuinely does not know the answer and is open to learning from the respondent. This differs from rhetorical or leading questions, where the asker often assumes they alread...

  • Transparent Culture & Trust Within Academia

    Transparent Culture & Trust Within Academia

    5 min read

    Transparency is about openness and creating an environment of trust and collaboration where every member, from leadership to students, understands their role and can contribute to the institution's mission. A culture of ...

  • Embracing Vulnerability:Turning Failure into a Pathway to Success
    • Academic Innovation

    Embracing Vulnerability:Turning Failure into a Pathway to Success

    4 min read

    Vulnerability is often misunderstood as a weakness. However, high performers know that vulnerability is not about fragility; it's about courage. It’s about being open, admitting when something didn’t go as planned, and u...

  • CORE Compatible Theories and Frameworks
    • Academic Innovation

    CORE Compatible Theories and Frameworks

    3 min read

    The CORE Framework, which stands for Concise, Organized, Relevant, and Engaging, is a structured approach to instructional design and content creation that places the learner at the center of the educational experience. ...

  • The Value of Appropriate Humor in Education
    • Academic Innovation
    • Universal Design

    The Value of Appropriate Humor in Education

    4 min read

    Humor, in the context of education, can be defined as the intentional use of jokes, wit, playful language, or amusing anecdotes to create a more engaging, enjoyable, and relaxed learning environment. When used effectivel...

  • Speak-Up Culture by Stephen Shedletzky
    • Book Club

    Speak-Up Culture by Stephen Shedletzky

    3 min read

    Stephen Shedletzky's book Speak-Up Culture delves into the importance of creating environments where individuals feel safe and empowered to voice their thoughts, concerns, and ideas. The book explores how leaders can fos...

  • Bridging the CORE Framework with Design Thinking
    • Academic Innovation

    Bridging the CORE Framework with Design Thinking

    6 min read

    Traditional methods of teaching and learning are increasingly being challenged by more dynamic and student-centered approaches. One such approach is Design Thinking, a methodology that originated in the fields of design ...

  • Bridging the Technological Divide in Education
    • Academic Innovation

    Bridging the Technological Divide in Education

    4 min read

    The diagram to the left illustrates the varying degrees to which different generations interact with technology, a spectrum ranging from Digital Averse to Digital Native.

  • C.O.R.E. Insights from "Make It Stick"
    • Academic Innovation
    • Book Club

    C.O.R.E. Insights from "Make It Stick"

    6 min read

    Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel is a landmark book that offers profound insights into how learning actually works. The book delves into the...

  • Complex Systems Theory & C.O.R.E.

    Complex Systems Theory & C.O.R.E.

    6 min read

    Understanding the complexity of the world is increasingly essential for students as they navigate a rapidly changing and interconnected global landscape. Complex Systems Theory provides a framework for understanding how ...